Sutter Health Looking for Clinical Laboratory Scientist Generalist at Burlingame Full Time

Organization:

MPHS-Mills-Peninsula Medical Center

Position Overview:

Executes procedures in assigned areas of the Laboratory to deliver accurate results in a timely manner. Maintains competence to perform pre-analytic, analytic and post-analytic procedures on biological specimens to aid health care providers in the diagnosis, treatment, monitoring and prevention of disease. Performs a variety of basic and complex Laboratory procedures, including phlebotomy, specimen processing, quality control, quality assurance, and waived, moderate lexity testing (as classified by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments – CLIA).

If assigned to the Transfusion Service, performs moderate lexity testing and other duties such as blood inventory management, blood product preparation, and issuing blood products for transfusion. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure patient privacy and maintain the highest level of safety and reliability in testing.

Note:

Assignments and scope of duties are consistent with type of license – either a CLS – Generalist or one of the limited CLS license (e.g. Clinical Chemist Scientist, Clinical Microbiologist Scientist, and Clinical Immunohematologist Scientist)

Job Description:

EDUCATION Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma. Bachelor’s: degree in biology or related science CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE CLC-generalist or applicable specialty license TYPICAL

EXPERIENCE:

2 years recent relevant experience. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Demonstrated knowledge and technical competence in routine specimen collection, preparation, testing applications, laboratory operations, and quality assurance in one ical specialty areas; examples:
Chemistry, Special Chemistry, Hematology/Coagulation, Urinalysis and Transfusion Service.

Ability to accurately, precisely, and reliably perform job duties and assigned tasks. Demonstrates sound judgment and problem solving relevant to assigned duties.

Ability to compassionately and effectively interact with patients of diverse ages, backgrounds, values, beliefs and behaviors Workflow Management

Ability to appropriately respond to: 1) Fluctuations in volume; 2) Unexpected situations or problems such as equipment or information systems failure; 3) Shift-to-Shift hand-offs; 4) STAT test orders; 5) Specimen integrity issues 6) Regular review of pending logs, priority assignments, etc.

Ability to follow standard practices, processes, and procedures in sequence. Knowledge of applicable local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures aimed at ensuring the privacy and safety of patients. Knowledge of applicable local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures aimed at ensuring the privacy and safety of patients.

Ability to organize and prioritize job duties and assigned tasks for completion within expected time frames

Job Shift:

Varied
Schedule:

Per Diem/Casual
Shift Hours:

8
Days of the Week:

Variable
Weekend

Requirements:

One Weekend Shift a month

Benefits:

No
Unions:

No
Position Status:

Non-Exempt
Weekly Hours:

0
Employee Status:

Per Diem/Casual
Number of Openings:

1
Sutter Health Affiliates are equal opportunity employers EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Schedule/Shift: Per Diem/Casual/ Days